CarVerify

Free Car Check

SD08 COJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

154,320 mi
Last recorded154,320 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 COJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 154,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 137,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 137,209 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 118,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 118,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 101,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 84,597 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 84,597 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,739 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Aug 2020 77,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,572 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 75,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,766 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 72,766 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,246 miles

Front brake discs rusting on inside edges

Fail 9 Aug 2017 70,246 miles

Front brake discs rusting on inside edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,594 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,696 miles

play in inner steering joints

Fail 2 Sep 2015 63,696 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

play in inner steering joints

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs rusted on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,070 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 46,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,533 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,181 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,204 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SD08 COJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2008 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,591 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD08 COJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD08 COJ?

You can check the full history of SD08 COJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SD08 COJ registered?

SD08 COJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is SD08 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 COJ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD08 COJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SD08 COJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.